Pressing
The general act of applying heat and pressure with an iron to fabric, often to flatten seams or shape garment pieces.
Where it is used
26. Press finished tie
p. 14- Press the finished tie.

Final Pressing
p. 7- Remove all hand stitches. Press.

Pressing & finishing
p. 26- Pressing & finishing the completed garment.

Pressing Neckline and Hem
p. 15- Press the neckline on the front and back, and the garment hem.

22. Final Pressing
p. 18- Final pressing of the finished item.

30. Final pressing
p. 12- Final pressing of the finished garment.

Turning and Pressing the Collar
p. 2- Turn the collar piece right side out, shape the corners, and press.

Hem Pressing
p. 10- Press the hem allowance to set the edge in place.

Final Pressing
p. 21- Press the jacket to shape it. The lining should have a slight overhang for a neat finish.

Final Pressing
p. 12- Finish with a final steam and press.

4. Pressing Pleat
p. 5- Press the stitched pleat on the front.

2. Pocket Construction - 2.8
p. 5- Press the pocket with an iron.

Related terms
requiresIron
← compatible withNeckline Finishing
← compatible withArmhole Finishing
← compatible withBack Opening
← applied toIron
← depends onPress Seam Open
requiresIron
requiresIron
← requiresDarts
← requiresNeckline Finishing